The North Face, Skims launch new winter line
The outdoor brand and Kim Kardashian’s fashion-led shapewear label release their second winter collaboration, adding new styles, accessories and kidswear.
Icebug sets donation record with anti-Black Friday campaign
The Swedish brand skipped Black Friday promotions for the sixth year in a row, donating all revenue to forest and wilderness conservation groups.
Newell to cut 900 office jobs in global overhaul
The US-based consumer goods group behind outdoor brands like Coleman and Marmot is reducing its workforce and closing stores to streamline operations.
KMD Brands appoints VP People for Europe
The New Zealand-based active lifestyle group strengthens its European HR leadership with a new appointment based in southwestern France.
The North Face opens concept store in Bangkok
A new retail format in Bangkok reflects the American outdoor brand’s strategy to elevate urban exploration and strengthen its footprint in Asia.
Light My Fire teams up with Martin Nordin to inspire mindful meals in nature
The outdoor brand and a Swedish recipe creator explore how seasonal ingredients and open-fire cooking connect people with nature.
Finisterre introduces closed-loop wool recycling project
The British outdoor apparel brand partners with textile recycling pioneers to turn old knitwear into new garments and reduce wool waste.
Ponda raises $2.4 million to scale BioPuff
The UK startup developing bio-based insulation from wetland crops secures fresh funding to scale production and restore Europe’s peatlands.
Foot Locker loss deepens as Dick’s sets turnaround plan
High inventory costs and integration charges from a recent acquisition challenge the North American sports retailer’s short-term outlook.
Hervis sells Romanian and Hungarian businesses to Frasers Group
The sporting goods retailer offloads its Hungary and Romania subsidiaries to a UK-based retail group as part of a strategic realignment.
SPC/LST debuts winter apparel line built for longevity
The new Californian technical apparel brand expands its purpose-driven collection with new workwear-inspired outerwear built for lasting performance.
Icebug continues Black Friday boycott, donates sales to conservation groups
The Swedish outdoor footwear brand turns Black Friday into a global conservation initiative by donating its proceeds to nature protection.
TNF opens flagship on Fifth Avenue
The outdoor apparel company has launched its largest store worldwide on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, blending retail with immersive adventure storytelling.
OrthoLite opens manufacturing site in North Vietnam
The US-based supplier of sustainable footwear components boosts its Asia presence with a new vertically integrated site in Ninh Binh Province.
Marquee Brands acquires Stance, partners with ULAC
The socks and apparel company joins a global brand portfolio, with licensing and operations now handled by a major New York distributor.
On opens flagship stores in Mexico and Spain
A premium Swiss sportswear brand is accelerating global growth with flagship openings in Mexico City and Madrid, blending retail and local culture.
A+A 2025: Where protection meets style, and innovation becomes identity
Performance sportswear and design expert Alexa Dehmel reports from A+A 2025 in Düsseldorf, where AI, sustainability and cultural shifts shape the future of workwear.
Lowa launches custom insole fitting system
The German outdoor footwear specialist debuts a new in-store tool to offer tailored insoles, improving fit and enhancing customer service.
Price parity model for next-gen materials
The Dutch sustainability initiative introduces a financial framework to scale the use of lower-impact materials and overcome cost barriers in fashion supply chains.
Elho unveils FW 2025/26 capsule with André Saraiva
The revived outerwear brand presents new styles for FW25/26, including a capsule collection with a French graffiti artist.